All 4 NH projects to be completed by 2028, Central funds not being fully utilised by HP: Nadda
Shimla, Jul 5: The construction of three out of four National Highways is in an advanced stage in Himachal Pradesh and major works would be completed in the next two years, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said in Bilaspur on Saturday. About 2,593 km long, four National Highways are being constructed in the state at an estimated cost of about Rs 38,000 crore. Addressing reporters, Nadda also lashed out at the state government for not utilising the funds allocated [] The post All 4 NH projects to be completed by 2028, Central funds not being fully utilised by HP: Nadda appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
72 dead, 37 missing as Monsoon fury continues in Himachal
Shimla, July 5: Relentless rains, landslides, and flash floods have left 72 people dead with and 37 still missing in Himachal Pradesh, according to the latest figures from the State Emergency Operation Centre. Another 113 persons have been injured, while 27 deaths have occurred in road accidents since the beginning of the monsoon season. The [] The post 72 dead, 37 missing as Monsoon fury continues in Himachal appeared first on Northlines .
During college, this actor did theatre for five years and even performed at the famous Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. To support himself, he sang at weddings and on trains.
Monsoon Fury leaves 69 dead, 37 missing in Himachal
SHIMLA, July 4 : Torrential rains and landslides across Himachal Pradesh have claimed 69 lives so far, with 37 people still missing, while the number of injured has risen to 110, according to official data from the State Emergency Operation Centre. The disaster has left a trail of destruction across several districts, triggering flash floods, slope failures, and infrastructure collapse. The worst-affected district, Mandi, reported 20 deaths, while Kangra recorded 13, followed by Chamba (7), Shimla (5), and Una (5). [] The post Monsoon Fury leaves 69 dead, 37 missing in Himachal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
63 dead, dozens missing as Monsoon triggers devastation across Himachal Pradesh
SHIMLA, July 4: At least 63 people have died and dozens are missing as relentless monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, triggering flash floods, landslides, and cloudbursts, officials confirmed Thursday. A heavy rain alert remains in effect across all districts until Monday, July 7, with authorities intensifying relief, rescue, and restoration efforts, [] The post 63 dead, dozens missing as Monsoon triggers devastation across Himachal Pradesh appeared first on Northlines .
Death toll in Mandi cloudburst mounts to 14; search on for 31 missing
SHIMLA, Jul 3 : With the recovery of one more body, the death toll in the cloudburst and flash flood-related incidents in Mandi has mounted to 14, officials said on Thursday. Five people were injured, while a search is underway for 31 missing, they said. The latest body, yet to be identified, was found in Rode in the Thunag subdivision of the district. Ten cloudbursts, three flash floods and a landslide were witnessed in different parts of Mandi on Tuesday. [] The post Death toll in Mandi cloudburst mounts to 14; search on for 31 missing appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Hundred is the reigning monarch among numbers. In the growing-up years, it plays hide and seek in school corridors. You chase it while sitting up nights studying geometry and life, determined to entice it to make its announcement of your brilliance on answer sheets. It parades around with the surname centum, teasing your grades. It takes hard work, luck, and a sane mind to tame it enough to elevate you as the topper of the class. Any cricket fan would tell you what a hundred means to them. They hold it close to their hearts amid a heated match and lovingly call it a century. The landmark score can make a superhero of any batsman. Meanwhile, a hundred years mark the turn of an era. And when danger beckons, we reach out to frantically dial the number to call for help. In our journey through life, however, the number remains unattainable for most of us. Only a lucky few have lived to tell the tale of a hundred years of existence. The world of Indian art is all set to proudly celebrate the life and times of Krishen Khanna, who turns 100 on July 5th. Born in 1925 at Faisalabad in Pakistan, Krishen Khanna made sense of the partition, which uprooted him from the land he called home and brought him to Shimla in 1947, through his visual narratives. For 14 long years, he balanced a job at the Grindlays Bank along with his art practice. During this time, he befriended the members of the Progressive Artists Group and began to exhibit his works in their exhibitions. His first painting was sold in the late 1940s for Rs 225, an unbelievable amount today. In 1953, he was transferred to Chennai (then Madras), where his introduction to classical dance and Carnatic music inspired him to make the Musician series. It was in Chennai, too, that he had his first solo exhibition in 1955. Finally, in 1961, he decided to put down his papers and pursue a career in art. It is said that Khanna found his artist friends MF Hussain, Bal Chhabda, and Gaitonde outside the banks gates on his last day, ready to welcome him into a new life of liberation. And what a spectacular life it has been ever since. His figurative style slowly evolved into poetic abstraction. His works were a portrayal of fragments of time that depicted social issues, political commentaries, urban life, and the human lives he witnessed on the streets. In the 1980s the Bandwalla became a recurring theme in his works, with the iconic bandsmen of Delhi painted in their trademark red uniforms with brass buttons. In his Truck series, he portrayed the truck as a metaphor for the advancement in technology at the cost of rotting value systems. He has also used religious symbolism in several works, influenced by stories from the Bible. Awarded with a Padma Bhushan in 2011, Krishen Khanna refuses to rest on his laurels and continues to contribute to the contemporary world of art a firm reminder to us all that a hundred becomes remarkably meaningful when purpose is added to the years.
SAD leader Majithias custody extended as Badal lashes out at undeclared emergency in Punjab
CHANDIGARH: A Mohali court on Tuesday extended by four days the vigilance custody of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, brother-in-law of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Majithia was earlier arrested in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. Meanwhile, Badal and several party workers were taken into preventive custody by Punjab Police to stop them from marching to the district court complex to express solidarity with Majithia. Majithia was produced before the court amid tight security outside the Vigilance Bureau (VB) office and the district court complex in Mohali after his seven-day vigilance remand ended. He will be produced in court again on Sunday. He was brought to the court in a cavalcade of vehicles under heavy police protection. The special public prosecutor stated that an alleged benami property of around 400 acres had been found at Mashobra in Shimla district. Speaking to the media after a three-hour hearing, public prosecutor Ferry Sofat said the court extended Majithias remand by four more days after the Vigilance Bureau filed an application. Meanwhile, SAD workers had gathered at Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali to stage a protest against the vendetta politics of the AAP government, with several workers reaching Mohali from different parts of the state. The police detained a few workers en route to Mohali to prevent any law-and-order situation. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested Majithia on 25 June in the DA case, which allegedly involves laundering of 540 crore of drug money. Following his arrest, the court on 26 June remanded him to seven days of vigilance custody. In the fresh case registered against Majithia, the VB claimed preliminary investigations had revealed laundering of over 540 crore of drug money through multiple channels, allegedly facilitated by him. In 2021, Majithia was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The action was based on a 2018 report of the anti-drug Special Task Force. He spent more than five months in Patiala jail and walked out of prison in August 2022 after being granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Badal, who was whisked away from Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali, accused the AAP-led Punjab government of imposing an undeclared emergency in the state by cracking down on SAD workers who, he said, had the right to express solidarity with Majithia. Badal alleged that Arvind Kejriwal committed heinous sacrilege against sacred Sikh Gurdhams by abusing police to prevent devotees, including Akali workers, from paying obeisance at Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Mohali this morning. Earlier, Badal courted arrest along with numerous Akali workers to protest what he described as political vendetta symbolised by the registration of a false case against senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia. He said, That case is nothing but a symptom of Kejriwals hatred against Punjabis and an attempt to cover up his greed and loot in Punjab. Badal was stopped by police squads from visiting Gurdwara Amb Sahib to pay obeisance. He was scheduled to lead Akali workers to the State Vigilance Bureau office to protest the political vendetta unleashed against Akali leader Bikram Majithia. He said the AAP was so afraid of the Shiromani Akali Dal that it launched a state-level crackdown on Akali workers and detained hundreds of senior leaders and workers at their residences, besides making preventive arrests. Everything in Punjab is being directed and run by Arvind Kejriwal. Police cases are just a faade. The real issue is the hatred this communal leader has against Punjabis. We, as Sikhs, Punjabis and Akalis, accept his challenge. We will not allow Punjab to be ruled by communal elements from Delhi, Badal alleged. He further claimed, Kejriwal and his gang have finally and unashamedly shown their true dictatorial colours and brought back the dark memories of the worst draconian days of the Emergency. Now, as during the Emergency, the real targets are Punjabis in general and Akalis in particular. Badal added that Kejriwal had resorted to repression as a last desperate measure to divert public attention from the loot that his gang was currently carrying out in Punjab. Repression and political vendetta, he said, were the last resorts of all unpopular and rootless leaders. Describing the crackdown on peaceful Akalis as worse than that during the Emergency or even the Jaitu Da Morcha, he said, Not even during those days were Sikhs stopped from going to their sacred shrines, as Akali workers and I were stopped today from peacefully visiting our Gurdham, Gurdwara Amb Sahib, Mohali.
CHANDIGARH: A day after a case was registered against Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh for allegedly assaulting and threatening two officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the minister has denied the allegations and demanded a high-level inquiry into alleged irregularities in road construction in the state. Singh, addressing the media on Tuesday, claimed that the First Information Report (FIR) against him was a deliberate attempt to divert attention from the Bhattakuffar building collapse in Shimla, which he alleged occurred due to the NHAIs negligence and excessive hill-cutting during ongoing construction. He strongly denied all allegations, stating, A case does not make one guilty. The minister alleged widespread malpractice and corruption among NHAI officials, accusing them of colluding with private contractors and using substandard materials. He claimed that over 700 complaints have been submitted to Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and Deputy Commissioners in Shimla alone, but no concrete action has been taken. Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh booked for alleged assault on NHAI officials following building collapse The NHAI is digging beyond the acquired land, Singh said. In Bhattakuffar, a building collapsed on June 30, and eight other buildings have been damaged and had to be vacated. The quality of construction is highly questionable. Referring to Union Minister Nitin Gadkaris comments condemning the alleged assault, Singh stated that Gadkari was not fully informed about the ground situation. He added that he plans to meet Gadkari soon to highlight the alleged corrupt practices of NHAI officials and urge the Central Government to frame a compensation policy for those affected by substandard and negligent construction. He also expressed concern about dangerous slope cutting practices in areas like Shimla-Parwanoo, Mandi, Kangra, and Jogindernagar, claiming that slopes are being cut at near-vertical 90-degree angles, while retaining walls are only 8 to 10 feet high leading to frequent landslides and structural damage. The case against Singh was filed at Dhalli Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 132 (voluntarily causing hurt), 121(1) (assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging duty), 126(5) (wrongful restraint or confinement by a public servant), 352 (assault otherwise than on grave provocation), and 3(2) (liability of abettors in acts committed with common intention). The complaint was lodged by Achal Jindal Singh, who alleged that the minister assaulted him and his colleague, site engineer Yogesh Verma, inside a room in Bhattakuffar, Chamyana. According to Jindal, they had been summoned under the pretext of a meeting but were instead physically attacked. The alleged assault incident occurred shortly after a multi-storey building collapsed in Chamyana, reportedly due to ongoing four-lane highway construction by NHAI. Meanwhile, two more FIRs have been registered against NHAI and private contractor Gawar Construction Company by residents of Chamyana, alleging unscientific and negligent construction. Locals claim that their houses are now at risk due to the ongoing roadwork. Earlier, another case was filed against the same company and the NHAI following a complaint by Ranjana Verma, whose multi-storey house collapsed on Monday, citing similar allegations of negligence. As investigations continue on both sides, tensions remain high in the region, with residents and political figures alike calling for accountability and transparency in infrastructure development projects.
CHANDIGARH: With the recovery of five more bodies, the death toll in the three flash floods triggered by sixteen cloudbursts has now reached ten, with 34 people still missing in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Meanwhile, at least 370 people have been evacuated from affected areas in Mandi, Chamba, and Hamirpur districts of the state, as authorities continue search operations for the missing and work to restore blocked routes. The total damage to property in the hill state this monsoon season has so far been estimated at Rs 371.42 crore. Two bodies were recovered in Siyanj, Gohar, and one each in Thunag, Dhar Jarol, and Pandeev Sheel areas. The identities of the deceased have not yet been disclosed. The cloudbursts were reported at four locations in Gohar, three in Karsog, two in Dharampur, and one in Thunag, Mandi. As per the report from the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Operations Centre, in the last thirty-two hours, the death toll has reached ten, all in Mandi district. Five individuals are injured, 34 people are missing, and 11 remain stranded. A total of 370 people have been evacuated, 316 from Mandi district, 51 from Hamirpur, and three from Chamba. Five dead, 16 missing, 332 rescued following flash floods in Mandi district in Himachal Additionally, 30 animals have died, and one hydroelectricity project has been damaged. A total of 24 houses, 12 cowsheds, one hydroelectricity project, and one bridge have sustained damage. Across the state, 282 roads are currently closed, 182 in Mandi, 37 in Kullu, 33 in Shimla, 12 in Sirmaur, six in Chamba, five in Hamirpur, three each in Kangra and Una, and one in Solan. Moreover, 1,361 electricity transformers and 639 water supply schemes have been disrupted. Two teams each from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with police and home guards, are actively engaged in search and rescue operations in the district. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre, at least 51 people have lost their lives and 22 others are missing, while 103 have been injured since June 20 following the onset of the monsoon. These rain-related incidents include flash floods, drowning, electrocution, falls from steep rocks, snake bites, and road accidents. A total of 204 houses, including 22 that were fully damaged (both pucca and kaccha structures), along with 84 shops, cowsheds, and labour huts, have also been damaged. The loss to private property is estimated at Rs 88.03 lakh, while damage to public infrastructure is far more extensive, amounting to Rs 283.39 crore, bringing the total estimated damage to Rs 371.42 crore. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall continues in several regions of the state.
Congress Decisions Taken At Dining Table, BJP Follows Inner Party Democracy: Dr Jitendra
SHIMLA, Jul 1: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today took a veiled swipe at the Congress, stating that decisions in Congress are taken at the dining table, often by mother and son, while the BJP follows inner party democracy where no one can predict who will be the next president. If internal democracy is being upheld anywhere today, it is in the BJP, he said. Addressing the BJP Sangathan Parv here, Dr Jitendra Singh, in a speech, infused with political [] The post Congress Decisions Taken At Dining Table, BJP Follows Inner Party Democracy: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh has been booked by the state police on charges of allegedly assaulting and threatening two officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Shimla. The incident occurred soon after a multi-storeyed building collapsed at Chamyana in Shimla, allegedly due to ongoing four-lane construction work. The case has been registered under Sections 132 (voluntarily causing hurt), 121(1) (assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging official duty), 126(5) (wrongful restraint or confinement by a public servant or in the course of official proceedings), 352 (assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation), and 3(2) (liability of abettors when the act is committed by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Dhalli police station. The police have launched an investigation into the matter. The complainant, Achal Jindal Singh, alleged that the minister assaulted him and his colleague inside a room at Bhattakuffar in Chamyana, where the building had collapsed the previous day. Jindal claimed that he and site engineer Yogesh Verma were summoned under the pretext of a meeting but were instead assaulted. The minister Anirudh Singh took both of us to a nearby room and started assaulting us in front of others. He hit a water earthen pot on my head, causing bleeding. When my colleague Yogesh Verma tried to intervene, he attacked him too. We somehow managed to escape as no one from the administration came to our rescue, the complaint stated. He further mentioned that he and his colleague drove to the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) and Hospital for treatment. Sources said that as per the FIR, information about the collapsed building was sought from the complainant, which he furnished. However, he alleged that Singh used abusive language against him and then called him and his colleague into a room where they were beaten up. Despite repeated attempts, the minister was not available for comment. Both officials were admitted to IGMC in Shimla and their medical reports are awaited. Meanwhile, the NHAI Employees Association condemned the alleged assault and sought the intervention of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. Gadkari wrote on X, The heinous assault on Shri Achal Jindal, Manager, NHAI PIU Shimla, allegedly by the Minister of Panchayati Raj, Himachal Pradesh, and his associates, is deeply reprehensible and an affront to the rule of law. Such a brutal attack on a public servant performing his official duties not only endangers individual safety but also erodes institutional integrity. I have taken serious cognisance of the matter and spoken with the Chief Minister Shri @SukhuSukhvinder ji urging immediate and exemplary action against all perpetrators. Accountability must prevail, and justice must be delivered without delay. Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur demanded that Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu should dismiss Singh from the cabinet. This type of anarchy will not be tolerated. The attack on NHAI officers in the presence of a minister and officials is an example of the declining law and order in the state, he said. Thakur further stated that both NHAI officials were called to the spot in the presence of the minister, police, and administrative officials and were then beaten up in a closed room. He alleged that it was shameful the assault took place in front of a senior administrative officer and police personnel, and the victims were not even taken to the hospital.
Nitin Gadkari condemns alleged assault on NHAI official by Himachal minister; demands CM action
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari strongly condemned the assault on Achal Jindal, an NHAI project manager in Shimla, calling it a threat to public institutions and the rule of law. Gadkari has spoken with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, urging swift and decisive action against those responsible.
Red alert for heavy rainfall shuts schools in four Himachal districts; 44 dead this monsoon
CHANDIGARH: A red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of Himachal Pradesh has prompted the state government to announce the closure of all educational institutions, including schools and colleges, in four districts Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Solan. In a separate incident, a five-storey building collapsed in the Bhattakufar area of Shimla early today. Fortunately, there were no casualties as the building had been evacuated the previous night. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, one person each drowned in Una and Bilaspur districts, while another died after falling from a height in Shimla. As of this evening, 259 roads remain blocked across the state 139 in Mandi, 92 in Sirmaur, 20 in Kullu, four in Una, three in Solan, and one in Kinnaur district. In addition, 614 electricity transformers and 130 water supply schemes have been disrupted. Three people died in the last 24 hours, taking the total monsoon-related death toll in the state to 44 so far, and 82 have been injured. The causes of death include flash floods (8), drowning (6), snake bites (2), electrocution (2), falling from steep rocks (4), and road accidents (21). Shimla: Pedestrains amid rainfall, in Shimla, Monday, June 30, 2025. A landslide near Koti on the Shimla-Kalka National Highway (NH-5), which connects Shimla and Chandigarh, damaged sections of the road, resulting in a traffic jam stretching two to three kilometres. The collapse of the Bhattakufar building was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The footage shows the building initially upright, before a widening crack leads to its sudden and complete collapse, while heavy rainfall continues in the background. In response to the worsening situation, State Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi chaired a high-level meeting today to review monsoon preparedness. Officials from the Public Works Department, Jal Shakti, Electricity Board, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Revenue, and other departments participated. Four hydroelectric projects shut down, train services on Shimla-Kalka line suspended following heavy rain in Himachal During the meeting, it was reported that heavy rainfall had particularly impacted Kangra and Mandi districts, with machinery already deployed for emergency response. The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board confirmed disruptions to 968 transformers due to adverse weather, with restoration work underway. Likewise, 23 drinking water schemes under the Jal Shakti department were affected, and efforts are ongoing to restore services swiftly. A flash flood was also reported from Sarpara in Rampur, though no casualties have been recorded there. Negi directed the Disaster Management Authority to respond promptly to all incidents. Noting the presence of large dams in Mandi, Kullu, and Kangra, he instructed Deputy Commissioners of these districts to maintain heightened vigilance. Any violation of safety protocols will be dealt with strictly under the Dam Safety Act and the Disaster Management Act. He also urged tourists to heed weather advisories and avoid venturing near rivers and streams. Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) across the state have been instructed to remain alert and ready to act.
Shimla rain: Five-storey building collapses in Shimla, landslips block highways at multiple places
A five-storey building collapsed in Bhattakufer in the suburbs of Shimla on Monday, June 30, morning, while several cows from a shed washed away in the cloudburst in Rampur.
Fourteenth judge recuses from case involving whistleblower Sanjeev Chaturvedi
DEHRADUN: In a continuing setback for whistleblowers in India, a fourteenth judge has recused herself from a case involving Ramon Magsaysay Award-winning Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjeev Chaturvedi. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Neha Kushwaha of Nainital stepped aside from a criminal defamation case filed by Chaturvedi, citing personal reasons linked to familial connections. The case, filed in November 2023, concerns allegations by Chaturvedi that Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) member Manish Garg used objectionable language against him in open court on October 16, 2023. ACJM Kushwaha stated that she is related to another CAT member, D.S. Mehra, who often visits her official residence a connection she deemed sufficient grounds for her recusal. The familial link gains further relevance as Mehras bench had, in October 2024, issued a criminal contempt notice against Chaturvedi for initiating the defamation case. In retaliation, Chaturvedi filed a contempt petition against Mehra in November 2024. Uttarakhand CAT bench issues contempt notices to Cabinet Secretary, two top officials in Sanjiv Chaturvedi case Chaturvedi, who was honoured in 2015 for his anti-corruption efforts, has seen an unusual number of judges withdraw from hearing his cases 14 in total across various judicial levels. This includes two Supreme Court justices, two judges of the Nainital High Court, the CAT Chairman, one trial court judge in Shimla, and seven CAT members from benches in Delhi and Allahabad. The trend of judicial recusals has intensified in recent years. In February 2025, CAT members Harwinder Kaur Oberoi and B. Anand recused themselves from a matter concerning Chaturvedis appraisal report without offering any explanation, also instructing the registry not to list future matters involving him before their bench. A similar step was taken in February 2024 by Uttarakhand High Court Justice Manoj Tiwari in cases related to Chaturvedis deputation. This pattern stretches back over a decade. In 2018, the Uttarakhand High Court directed that Chaturvedis service-related matters be heard exclusively by the Nainital Circuit Bench, penalising the Central Government Rs 25,000 a decision upheld by the Supreme Court. The High Court reaffirmed this in 2021, prompting another legal challenge by the Centre, now pending before a larger Supreme Court bench since March 2023. Earlier recusals include that of then-Supreme Court Justice Ranjan Gogoi in 2013 and Justice U.U. Lalit in 2016 from a petition filed by Chaturvedi seeking a CBI probe into alleged corruption by then Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and other senior officials. Both stepped aside without citing reasons. The frequency and opacity of these recusals continue to raise concerns about judicial impartiality and access to justice for whistleblowers in India.
Monsoon Havoc in Himachal: Building Collapses, Landslides Block Roads
Shimla five-storey building caves in; cloudburst damages homes, cowsheds in Rampur as rain triggers widespread destruction
Monsoon fury: Five-storey building collapses in Shimla, landslides block highways at multiple places
Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh triggered widespread destruction on Monday. A five-story building collapsed in Shimla due to land sliding, prompting evacuations. Cloudbursts in Rampur washed away cowsheds and livestock. Landslides blocked the Shimla-Chandigarh highway, causing traffic disruptions. The weather department has issued alerts for flash floods and heavy rains, forecasting continued wet conditions in the state.
Heavy rainfall has caused significant damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with incidents of landslides, waterlogging, and disrupted connectivity being reported from multiple districts.
Watch: 5-storey building collapses in Shimla; no casualties reported
A five-storey building in Shimla's Mathu Colony, near Chamyana Super Specialty Hospital, collapsed due to incessant rain. Videos circulating on social media captured the rapid collapse of the structure. Fortunately, the building was vacant, and no casualties were reported. The meteorological department has issued a red alert for Himachal Pradesh for the next three days.
Building Collapses In Shimla Day After Evacuation; Locals Blame Construction Of Four-Lane Road
Preliminary reports suggest that the cracks developed due to the ongoing four-lane road construction in the area
CHANDIGARH: Four Hydroelectric projects with a combined capacity of more than 1,400 MW have completely shut down in Himachal Pradesh due to high silt levels after the cloudburst on June 25. The cloudburst unleashed floods across remote Sainj valley in Kullu district of the State, crippling nearly the entire hydropower corridor. The rail services on the Shimla-Kalka rail line, a UNESCO world heritage site were suspended after boulders and trees fell on the tracks following overnight rains. Two National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) projects have borne the brunt of the rains and cloudburst, which unleashed floods. As per the dam status report of the state emergency operations centre, as of 3 pm today, the 520 MW Parbati Project Phase III (PHEP-III) was incapacitated as the FRL (m) was 1330, while PRL (m) was 1301 as the inflow in the dam was 118.1 cumecs and the slipway out flow as the same. It is learnt that the trash racks buried beneath meters of debris, halting over 30 million units generation of electricity per day. While the 800 MW Parbati Hydroelectric Project Phase II (PHEP-II) saw its entire powerhouse floor inundated with sludge, clogging draft tubes and disabling all four turbines. As per the dam status report of the state emergency operations centre the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) (m) was 2198, and inflow was 192.39 cumecs and the slipway out flow was 213.2 cumecs. The 100 MW Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Sainj hydel project also suffered the same problem. The FRL (m) was 1752 and Highest Flood Level (HFL) (m) was 1753, while the Present Reservoir Level (PRL) (m) was 1740, the inflow was 62.6 cumecs, and the slipway outflow was the same. The 126 MW Larji hydropower plant remains non-operational for twenty-four hours due to scheduled dam flushing. Due to pre-monsoon flushing in Larji Dam, all five spillway gates of Pandoh Dam were opened on Sunday morning, resulting in an increase in water level in the Beas River. About 44,000 cusecs of water is flowing in the Beas river, the silt level has increased to 4,000 ppm. The Baggi tunnel has been closed for the time being due to which power generation in Dehar Power House has been temporarily stopped, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) officials said. On the other hand, as per the report of the state emergency operations centre till today evening, a total of 129 roads were closed in the hill state, 57 in Sirmaur district, followed by 44 in Mandi district, 19 in Kullu, four in Una and Solan each and one is Lahaul and Spiti. Besides, 612 electricity transformers and six water supply schemes were affected. During this monsoon season, a total of 39 people have died in the State till today. Seven due to flash floods, six due to drowning, three due to falling from steep rocks, two due to electrocution and one because of snake bite. Over 19 people died in road accidents. The rail services on the Shimla-Kalka rail line were suspended after boulders and trees fell on the tracks near Solan's Koti area following overnight rains. The repair work is underway. The first train that was scheduled to arrive in the morning is halted at Koti railway station, while other trains have been halted at Gumman and Kalka. Videos of passengers, waiting for hours, expressing their anger, are also surfacing online. A landslide near Koti on the Shimla-Kalka National Highway (NH-5), connecting Shimla and Chandigarh, damaged a few stretches of the road, resulting in a two to three-km-long traffic jam for hours. An alternative route via Jangeshu road is also closed due to fallen debris, which is being cleared. Traffic from Kasauli towards Chandigarh will be diverted via Jangeshu once it gets cleared. Superintendent of Police of Solan, Gaurav Singh, said two-way traffic has been restored near Chakki mod on NH 5, which was damaged due to landslides and police teams are facilitating traffic movement. Stones, trees and debris have fallen at various places not only in Koti but also till Shimla. A bridge on the road leading to Himuda Complex near Truck Union in Barotiwala industrial area of Solan district has been washed away and the road to Himuda Complex Mandhala and Bagguwala has been closed. The Meteorological Centre at Shimla issued a red alert for downpour in 10 districts of the hill state. Of the 12 districts, a red alert for downpour has been issued for 10 districts Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Una, Kullu and Chamba for June 29. The Met office has warned of landslides, waterlogging, damage to vulnerable structures, traffic congestions and disruption in essential services. An orange warning has been issued for heavy to very heavy rains in isolated areas of the State on Monday and a wet spell in the state till July 5 is expected.
'Red' alert for downpour in Himachal, rail line shut
The meteorological centre in Shimla issued a 'red' alert on Sunday for very heavy downpour in 10 districts of Himachal Pradesh, while services on the Shimla-Kalka rail line were suspended for hours till the debris and trees fallen on the tracks following overnight rains were removed.
Red alert for downpour in Himachal, Shimla-Kalka rail line shut
Shimla: The Shimla Meteorological Centre on Sunday issued a red alert for downpour in 10 districts of Himachal Pradesh while services on the Shimla-Kalka rail line were suspended after boulders and trees fell on the tracks following overnight rains. A landslide near Koti on the Shimla-Kalka National Highway (NH-5), connecting Shimla and Chandigarh, damaged some Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Red alert' for downpour in Himachal, Shimla-Kalka rail line shut after overnight rains
Himachal Pradesh is under a red alert as heavy downpours trigger landslides and disrupt transportation. The Shimla-Kalka rail line is suspended, and the Shimla-Chandigarh highway faces severe traffic jams. Ten districts are bracing for potential floods and infrastructure damage, reminiscent of the devastating monsoon of 2023, prompting urgent safety advisories.
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has caused significant damage, including landslides, waterlogging, and disrupted connectivity. Flash floods in Shimla, Kangra, and Sirmaur have resulted in loss of life and property, with 34 deaths reported since June 20. Efforts are underway to restore connectivity, and disaster management units are on high alert.
Red alert for downpour in Himachal; Shimla-Kalka rail line shut after overnight rains
Of the 12 districts, a red alert for downpour has been issued for 10 district -- Bilapsur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Una, Kullu and Chamba -- for June 29.
Shimla-Kalka Rail, NH Blocked by Rain
Heavy rains trigger travel chaos in Himachal Pradesh; passengers stranded, flood threat looms
Himachal Pradesh: IMD issues orange, yellow alerts for heavy rain across districts
Himachal Pradesh is bracing for heavy rainfall as the IMD issues orange alerts for several districts, including Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Kullu, and Mandi, forecasting intense rainfall over the next 48 hours. While tourists enjoy the cooler climate, authorities are on high alert, activating rescue teams and advising against unnecessary travel due to potential landslides and flash floods.
Himachal flash floods: Five bodies recovered so far, search and rescue operation continues
SHIMLA: Search and rescue operation by joint teams of national and state disaster response forces, police and home guards to look for six missing people following cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh resumed on Friday morning, officials said. These people are feared to have been swept away following cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra and Kullu districts on Wednesday. So far, five bodies have been recovered from a hydro project site in the Kangra district that was hit by flash floods on Wednesday while the search for three missing people is on. The teams are also searching for three persons who went missing at Rehla Bihal in the Kullu district after a cloudburst, officials said. Lovely from the Chamba district, whom the search teams rescued from a forest near the project site, said there were 13 people in the camp, of which five ran towards the hills while the remaining were swept by the gushing waters. We saw the floods coming and screamed to alert the people below before running to safety, Daya Kishan, a labourer, said. The project work had been suspended due to rain, and the workers were resting in temporary shelters near the site when floodwaters from Manuni Khad and nearby drains diverted towards them, sweeping several away, the officials said. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Commandant Baljinder Singh maintained that they are trying to trace the people feared to have been swept away from the project site. Meanwhile, BJP MLA from Dharamshala Sudhir Sharma alleged that shelters were built near a stream, and not shifting labourers to safer areas when the weather deteriorated pointed towards negligence, which should be probed.
HP floods toll rises to 4; 15-20 swept away
SHIMLA/DHARAMSHALA, June 26: With the recovery of two more bodies from a hydro project site in Himachal Pradeshs Kangra district that was hit by flash floods on Wednesday, the death toll has risen to four, officials said on Thursday. Two bodies were recovered on Wednesday, while two more bodies were traced on Thursday, Additional Deputy Magistrate Kangra Shilpa Bekta said. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The deceased have been identified as Chain Singh, a resident of Jammu and [] The post HP floods toll rises to 4; 15-20 swept away appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Himachal to introduce anti-drug awareness chapter in school curriculum
CHANDIGARH: The Himachal Pradesh government is set to introduce a dedicated chapter on drug abuse awareness in the school curriculum as part of a wider initiative to combat drug addiction and trafficking in the state. Presiding over a function organised on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the move and called on all sections of society to join the collective fight against drug abuse to make Himachal Pradesh a drug-free state. The vision of a prosperous country can only be realised by channelling the energy of the youth in the right direction, he said, adding that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards drug use and trafficking. He warned of strict action against government employees found involved in drug trafficking. I want to give a clear message to the people of the State that there is no place for drugs in Devbhoomi, he said. He also urged the youth of the state to take part in the anti-drug campaign and support themselves and others in overcoming addiction. Sukhu reiterated that the government remains committed to a tough crackdown on drug networks and promised stern action against offenders. He added that the administration is focusing on creating employment opportunities and encouraging skill development for recovering addicts to reintegrate them into mainstream society. As part of the states de-addiction infrastructure, the Chief Minister announced that a fully equipped 100-bed de-addiction centre will be established in Kotla Barog, Sirmaur district, with an outlay of Rs 5.34 crore. Construction is expected to commence this year. In addition, the government is working towards setting up a district-level de-addiction centre in every district. Sukhu also said that the present government approved the implementation of the PIT-NDPS Act soon after assuming officean action the previous BJP government failed to undertake during its five-year tenure. He administered an anti-drug pledge and honoured various organisations and individuals for their outstanding contributions in combating drug abuse in the state. State Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil, who was also present, said that much more still needs to be done in the fight against drug abuse. He called for a movement on the scale of the freedom struggle and said every individual must actively participate to uproot the menace. He added, Drug peddlers are enemies of society. He emphasised that values and discipline must begin at home to protect youth from falling prey to drugs. Parents and teachers should maintain regular dialogue with children and encourage them to actively participate in sports and other constructive activities, he said. Experts from various fields also spoke on the harmful effects of drug abuse and strategies for prevention. Specially-abled children from Dhalli Orphanage Home gave a performance during the event, while students from Government Degree College, Kotshera in Shimla, presented a skit to raise awareness about drug addiction.
Cabinet passed resolution to declare June 25 as Samvidhan Hatya Divas to enlighten people: Rijiju
Shimla, Jun 26: The Union Cabinet passed the resolution to observe June 25 as Samvidhan Hatya Divas on the 50th anniversary of Emergency to expose the atrocities perpetrated on people, so that this Black Day is not repeated, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiran Rijiju said here on Thursday. India is the largest democracy in the world and it is the duty of every Indian to safeguard democracy, he said while addressing a press conference here. Rijiju took a jibe [] The post Cabinet passed resolution to declare June 25 as Samvidhan Hatya Divas to enlighten people: Rijiju appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Himachal flash floods: Search operation to find missing people intensified, others rescued
SHIMLA: Search operations have been intensified to trace 10 people missing since the flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Himachal's Kangra and Kullu districts, officials said on Thursday. Two persons died while about 20 were feared swept away due to heavy rains on Wednesday evening but some of the missing people have since been rescued. In Manuni Khad in Kangra district, around 15-20 workers stationed at a labour colony near the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site were feared swept away following a surge in water level in Manuni Khad of Khaniyara. Two people died due to the flash flood at the site. Three people at Rehla Bihal in Kullu district who were washed away in the deluge while trying to take away valuables from their homes are still missing. Two teams of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and a team of home guards have been deployed at the spot and the National Disaster response Force (NDRF) has also been called for rescue efforts, Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa after visiting the site. At the hydroelectric project site, six people are feared swept away by the floods while one person was seen fleeing to a nearby hill to save himself. His whereabouts are also not yet known, the DC said. The rest have been rescued safely, he said, adding that search and rescue is the first priority. Stranded tourist vehicles amid flash floods following cloudbursts at Manikaran valley, in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A bereaved woman mourns after her family members were allegedly swept away near Bihari area amid flash floods due to cloudbursts, in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Some of the missing people hail from Nurpur and Chamba areas of Himachal Pradesh and others from Uttar Pradesh. A dedicated team has been sent to find the man who went into the hills during the floods. Dharamshala BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma who reached the spot on Thursday said the project site was one kilometer from his village. He said he received a call on Wednesday that the water level has surged and 15-20 people had been swept away. Sharma said that building sheds for labourers near the drain, and not shifting them when the weather was unsafe areas was negligence and an investigation should be initiated. The MLA also demanded adequate compensation to the family of the deceased. According to officials, the project work had been suspended due to the rain, and the workers were resting in temporary shelters near the site when floodwaters from Manuni Khad and nearby drains diverted towards the labour colony, sweeping several of them them away. In Kullu district, a search is underway to find three people who were swept away while trying to take away their valuables from their homes in Rehla Bihal area of Sainj. Three cloudbursts incidents were reported from Jeeva Nallah and Rehla Bihal in Sainj and Shilagarh in Gadsa area of Kullu district. Flash floods were also reported from Manali and Banjar in the district, and search operations were underway.
Cloudburst strikes Sainj Valley in Himachal Pradesh; at least 3 feared missing
According to a report issued by the HP State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Shimla, at 5.10 pm, two to three people are feared missing after being swept into the Jeeva Nallah. The incident occurred at 1.41 pm, downstream of the Jiwa Trench Weir in Majhan Nallah, located in the Sainj Valley
Three missing as cloudbursts trigger flash floods in Himachals Kullu District
CHANDIGARH: Three people were reportedly washed away after multiple cloudbursts triggered flash floods in Himachal Pradeshs Kullu district on Tuesday, causing widespread damage to houses, roads, school buildings, and small bridges. Cloudburst incidents were reported from Jeeva Nallah and Rehla Bihal in Sainj, as well as from Shilagarh in the Gadsa area, prompting local authorities to issue alerts for nearby regions. In Rehla Bihal, one man and two women attempting to retrieve valuables from their home were swept away in the sudden deluge and are currently missing. The heavy downpour led to a rapid swelling of rivers and streams, creating flood-like conditions across the district. The key Aut-Luhri-Sainj road was blocked, halting vehicular movement and cutting off access to several areas. Videos circulating on social media reveal the severity of the flooding, with footage showing vehicles being carried away by muddy waters and debris. Flash floods were also reported in Manali and Banjar areas within Kullu district, with search and rescue operations currently underway. Additionally, water from a flash flood in the Brahma Ganga drain in Manikaran Valley entered multiple homes, raising concerns of further damage. Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Director D.C. Rana stated that the Parvati River was in spate. So far, there have been no confirmed reports of fatalities or major property loss, but people are being advised to relocate to safer areas as a precaution, he said. Banjar MLA Surinder Shourie confirmed receiving multiple reports of damage due to intense rainfall in the Sainj, Tirthan, and Gadsa regions. He urged the public to remain cautious and avoid rivers and drains, while also calling on local authorities to respond swiftly to the developing crisis. Meanwhile, in the neighbouring Lahaul and Spiti district, police reported the closure of the KazaSamdoh road due to landslides, debris, and overflowing drains. Water levels in both the Beas and Sutlej rivers have risen significantly. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh over the next 48 hours. Districts expected to be affected include Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kullu, Hamirpur, Solan, and Una.
Three People Missing As Cloudbursts Create Havoc In HPs Kullu District
SHIMLA, Jun 25: Three people were washed away as cloudbursts led to flash floods in Himachal Pradeshs Kullu district on Wednesday, damaging several houses, a school building, connecting roads and small bridges, officials said. Three cloudbursts incidents were reported from Jeeva Nallah and Rehla Bihal in Sainj and Shilagarh in Gadsa area of Kullu district. Three people in Rehla Bihal trying to take away their valuables from their homes were washed away in the deluge and are missing, the officials [] The post Three People Missing As Cloudbursts Create Havoc In HPs Kullu District appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Pawan Khera called Nishikant Dubey a quack and urged the media not to pay attention to him. Taking a dig at Nishikant Dubey, the Congress leader said that he is not even a student from WhatsApp University but of WhatsApp Nursery. Khera further asked Dubey to go to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and discontinue the Shimla Agreement.
ED Raids Himachal Assistant Drug Controller, Linked Persons In PMLA Probe
NEW DELHI/SHIMLA, June 22: The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday conducted searches against a Himachal Pradesh-based Assistant Drug Controller (ADC), his family members and some others as part of a money laundering investigation linked to charges of bribery and political patronage, official sources said. The action has been taken against Nishant Sareen, currently posted as ADC Dharamshala, his father-in-law Ramesh Kumar Gupta and an alleged associate Komal Khanna apart from some others, they said. Five residential and commercial premises in [] The post ED Raids Himachal Assistant Drug Controller, Linked Persons In PMLA Probe appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Scooty worth 1 lakh, number plate worth 14 lakh: Himachal man makes record bid in auction
Shimla, Jun 21: In a remarkable show of passion for unique vehicle numbers, Sanjeev Kumar from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, has purchased a VIP registration numberHP21C-0001for 14 lakh for his new scooter, which itself is valued at only 1 lakh. The number was secured through an online auction conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Transport Department. The [] The post Scooty worth 1 lakh, number plate worth 14 lakh: Himachal man makes record bid in auction appeared first on Northlines .
Sonia Gandhi discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital after treatment for stomach ailment
Sonia Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital today. She was admitted on June 15 with a stomach-related ailment. Doctors confirmed her condition as stable after treatment. She will continue treatment as an outpatient. Earlier, she had a check-up in Shimla on June 7. Doctors monitored her health closely during her stay.
Sonia Gandhi, the 78-year-old Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, is in stable condition at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, where she is being treated for a stomach ailment since Sunday evening. Prior to her hospitalization, she had a medical check-up on June 9 and underwent tests in Shimla for elevated blood pressure, where doctors reported her condition as stable.
Sonia Gandhi admitted to Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi due to stomach-related issues
Congress Parliamentary Party chief and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, ANI reported on Sunday. The veteran politician is stable and has been kept under observation at the hospital's gastro department, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital informed, according to ANI. Last week, Gandhi was admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla after experiencing high blood pressure. The Congress leader was brought in for a routine health check-up due to some minor health issues, Naresh Chauhan, Principal Advisor (Media) to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, said. Gandhi was earlier in February this year admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital due to stomach related issues.
Gandhi special invitee at Shimla Art Fest
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 15: The Shimla Art Festival, a vibrant three-day celebration of art and culture was inaugurated today at Himachal State Museum, Shimla and it will culminate on June 17. A handout stated that the festival will bring together some of Indias most acclaimed and emerging artists, showcasing the rich tapestry of creativity that defines the country. The special invitee, KK Gandhi, a renowned artist from Jammu, known for his expressive brushwork and deeply spiritual themes is participating [] The post Gandhi special invitee at Shimla Art Fest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sonia Gandhi Admitted To Ganga Ram Hospital With Stomach-Related Issue
This is not the first time Gandhi has sought medical care recently. Just a week ago, on June 7, she was admitted in a hospital in Shimla
Four dead in separate Himachal Pradesh tragedies; three drown, one killed in accident
CHANDIGARH: Four people lost their lives in separate incidents across Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, three due to drowning and one in a tragic road accident. In the first incident, two Kashmiri youths drowned in Baner Khad in Gram Panchayat Gahlian near Ranital in Kangra district. The deceased were identified as Rajendra Kumar (36) and Ashok Kumar (21), both from Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. They had been working as woodcutters and were living in a rented accommodation in Gahlian. Sources said the two, along with two friends, had gone to the ravine to wash clothes. Afterward, they entered the water to bathe but ventured into the deeper section and drowned. When they did not return for a long time, their other two friends started searching for them and found their clothes and mobile phones lying on the banks of Baner Khad. When they raised an alarm, the local people, including the Panchayat Pradhan and Deputy Pradhan, reached the spot and with the help of the people, divers took out the bodies, said an official. Police reached the spot, took custody of the bodies, and sent them for post-mortem examination at Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College and Hospital in Tanda. In a separate drowning incident, 21-year-old Sheetal, a local girl, died while bathing in Jabbar Khad along the Defence Road in Dhakki village under the Nurpur police station area. Police took her body into custody, conducted a post-mortem examination, and handed it over to the family for cremation. In both drowning incidents, police have initiated inquest proceedings. Meanwhile, tragedy struck in Una district when a pick-up van fell into a 24-foot-deep gorge near the Peer Nigahe area, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to 29 others. The victims were from Punjab and were returning after visiting shrines, including Baba Balak Nath and other local pilgrimage centres, when the accident occurred on Thursday night. Locals rescued the injured from the gorge and rushed them to Una hospital, where one of them succumbed to injuries. Two critically injured persons were referred to PGI Chandigarh. A case has been registered, and investigations are underway. On a separate note, light rainfall lashed Shimla on Thursday afternoon, providing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast rain and thunderstorms in the area, which finally arrived, ending a prolonged dry spell. Rain accompanied by thunderstorm was also reported in Dharamsala, McLeodganj and the surrounding areas.
Chandigarh Man Killed In Shimla Hotel After Cousin Allegedly Slit His Throat With Broken Beer Bottle
The victim, identified as Akash Sharma, a resident Chandigarh, was allegedly killed by his cousin, Arjun, after the two of them checked in a hotel room for a leisure trip
Air India crash in Ahmedabad could be the worst involving a single aircraft in India
The crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday could be the worst ever accident involving a single aircraft in India. There were 242 people on board the flight, while more casualties are likely on the ground as the plane crashed into a hostel for medical students. The only plane accident in India with more casualties was the mid-air collision of two aircraft over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, around 100 km from Delhi, in 1996 in which 349 people died. That crash involved the collision of a Saudia flight from Delhi to Dhahran in Saudi Arabia and a Kazakhstan Airlines flight from Chimkent in Kazakhstan to Delhi. LIVE | Air India flight to London crashes near Ahmedabad airport during takeoff; all 242 passengers presumed dead The previous worst crash involving a single aircraft in India took place on New Year's Day in 1978 when an Air India flight crashed into the Arabian Sea just off the coast of Bombay less than two minutes after take-off. All 213 people on board that flight, which was headed to Dubai, died. The aircraft was a Boeing-747 named Emperor Ashoka. The worst ever crash involving an Air India plane was in 1985 when a flight from Canada to India was blown up over the Atlantic Ocean after a bomb was planted on board by Khalistani terrorists. All 329 people on board were killed. Here is a timeline of the major air accidents in India since 1990: August 7, 2020 Air India Express Flight IX-1344 Kozhikode In Keralas biggest plane accident, an Air India Express aircraft carrying 190 people on board, including crew, from Dubai to Calicut airport skidded off the table-top runway while landing in bad weather, fell 35 feet onto a road below and split into two. Operating under the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft was flying from Dubai to Kozhikode (Calicut). Such runways, which are located on hilltops, create the optical illusion of being at the same level as the plains below when a pilot comes in for a landing. The crash claimed 21 lives, including both pilots, and left more than 100 injured, some critically. May 22, 2010 Air India Express Flight IX-81 - Mangalore Air India Express Flight IX-812 crashed on May 22, 2010, at Mangalore International Airport, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India. The flight, a Boeing 737-800, was operating from Dubai to Mangalore with 166 people onboard, including many Indian expatriates returning home. The 2-year-old aircraft had crashed outside Mangalore airport in Karnataka on May 22, killing 158 people when it burst into flames after overshooting a table-top runway and plunged into a nearby forest.The crash resulted in 158 fatalities, with only 8 survivors, most of whom were seated in the front section of the aircraft. The investigation found that the pilot overshot the table-top runway at Mangalore and tried to pull up the plane but it was too late. November 10, 2009 An ATR-72 passenger plane, operated by Kingfisher Airlines, was damaged when it skidded off the runway on landing at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), India. Flight IT4124 operated on a scheduled domestic flight from Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) to Mumbai. Maintenance on main runway 27 at Mumbai effected operations at the airport between certain times. October 29, 2008 King Air C-90 aircraft owned and operated by Govt of Punjab was operating Positioning flight from Chandigarh to Ludhiana on 29.10.08 with two cockpit crew on board. The flight en-route up to overhead Ludhiana was uneventful. The crew located the runway late due prevailing Low visibility. They were not comfortable with the approach and made a go around; a non-standard go-around due to low visibility. In the anxiety to not to loose the sight of the field they descended in three orbits in the vicinity of the airfield on the west side of R/w 12, perhaps to land after making the short circuit from the right. However they lost the control and impacted with the ground in the steep left bank. Aircraft got destroyed in the crash due to the impact and post impact fire. Both the occupant on board died due to fire and collapsing aircraft structure. Air India crash near Ahmedabad airport: What we know so far March 19, 2008 The Premier 1 corporate jet aircraft took off normally from Jodhpur (JDH), India. The flight en-route up to approach to land at Udaipur (UDR) was uneventful. After clearance to land at Udaipur the pilot selected the flaps-10; the flap didnt respond and Flaps-Fail message flashed. The pilot decided to go for a flap-less landing and carried out the check list for Flaps Up approach & landing. The approach speed of the aircraft was probably high and it could not be brought to the assigned limit for flap less landing. The pilot continued approach at high speed. From about 25 feet height, the aircraft had a sort of free fall and impacted the runway. It rolled for about 150 feet with heavy breaking on both the wheels; which caused heavy rubber deposits on the runway and subsequent tyre burst. The aircraft veered to right and hit the boundary wall before it stopped. September 8, 2007 Vulcanair P68C aircraft VT-JOY operated by M/s Joy Alukkas Traders (I)pvt Ltd, Cochin operating flight from Bangalore Airport to Cochin on 08.9.2007 after refueling at Bangalore. Its took-off from Bangalore airport runway 27 at approx 1514 Hrs normally. At about1520 Hrs IST the aircraft wanted to return back due technical. However it could not make it as it was losing the engine power very fast. Subsequently Radar contact with the aircraft was lost and the aircraft crashed onto the lakebed of Gawdanapalya Lake, about 5NM Southwest of Bangalore airport. All the persons onboard received fatal injuries. There was no evidence of fire. Aircraft was completely destroyed. July 1, 2007 ATR 72-212A aircraft VT -JCE operated by M/s Jet Airways was operating schedule flight sectors DelhiBhopalIndoreDelhi on 1.7.2007. The flight up-till approach to land at Indore was normal. On coming to the runway the aircraft touched down moderately hard and bounced high. The Pilots were perhaps determined to salvage the abnormal situation and added Power to the Engines with intention to cushion the sink-rate and settle the runway. On the contrary, aircraft came hard on the RWY and bounced once again. This got followed with a series of bounces in succession. While bouncing the aircraft migrated from the runway and finally came to full halt on right side close to airport boundary wall. There was no fire in the accident. March 11, 2006 Low-cost carrier Air Deccan's flight from Coimbatore was involved in a mishap when it skidded off the runway after landing at the Bangalore airport.The brand new ATR-72 plane with a compliment of 40 passengers and four crew members damaged its landing gear -- nose wheel and undercarriage-- and slipped out of the runway. April 17, 2004 The aircraft owned and operated by M/s Agni Aerosports Adventure Academy,Bangalore was scheduled for a flight from Jakkur airport to Nadirgul on 7.4.2004. The aircraft took off at about 1115 Hrs with four persons on board including pilot in command. Film actress Ms. Soundarya was also on board the aircraft. After attaining a height of about 150 ft after takes off, the aircraft took a steep left turn, stalled and hit the ground. A few minutes later, the aircraft caught fire and all the occupants received fatal injuries. The aircraft got destroyed due impact and post impact fire. Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani feared to be among passengers September 30, 2001 (Charter Flight) King Air C 90 aircraft VT-EFF owned by Birla Global Finance Ltd. and operated by M/s Jindal Strips Ltd., New Dehli took off from Delhi on 30.09.2001 at 1241 hrs with six passengers and two crewmembers on board. The aircraft was bound to Kanpur. En route it reported Aligarh as estimated. Short of next reporting point KADAS the aircraft was about 10 miles right of track for which the permission was obtained and the pilot requested for direct routing to Kanpur. Captain was advised by ATC Lucknow, to co-ordinate with Gwalior and Agra for traffic information. Thereafter, the aircraft lost the contact with the ATC and crashed. All the persons on board received fatal injuries. The aircraft got destroyed due fire. July 17, 2000 Boeing 737 aircraft VT-EGD, owned by Indian Airlines Ltd. and operated by Airlines Allied Services Ltd. took off from NSCBI Airport Kolkata at 0615 hrs on 17.07.2000 for Patna Lucknow - Delhi. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Sohan Pal and there were 58 persons, including six crewmembers, on board. At approx 0713 hrs, the aircraft informed Patna ATC, estimated arrival time at Patna at 0736 hrs. The aircraft informed Patna ATC at 0732 hrs that it would like to do a 360-degree due to being high on approach. The ATC informed the aircraft to report final for R/W 25 after carrying out a 360-degree turn and the pilot acknowledged the same. This was the last communication recorded between the aircraft and the ATC. During the approach, for R/W 25 at Patna, the aircraft turned steeply to the left, losing height, and collided with the tree in the approach funnel and crashed in the GardaniBagh area near Patna Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed due impact with the ground and post impact fire. July 30, 1998 Indian Airlines DO-228 aircraft VT-EJW was involved in an accident at KochiAerodrome on 30-7-98. The aircraft was scheduled to operate from Kochi toThiruvananthapuram. Aircraft took off from runway 17 of Kochi Aerodrome. After attaining a height of about 400 ft. it was seen pitching up steeply to a near vertical attitude and thereafter appeared to perform a manoeuvre similar to a stall turn to the right and crashed on the roof top of the Component Repair Shop (CRS) building of the Naval Aircraft Yard, Kochi. After the impact the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed. All persons on board received fatal injuries. Three persons working in CRS also received fatal and six other persons received minor injuries. November 12, 1996 A Saudi Arabian Boeing 747 aircraft and Kazakhastna IL-76 aircraft collided in mid-air about 40 miles west of Delhi on 12th November, 1996. All the 312 occupants of Saudi Boeing 747 and 37 occupants of Kazakhstan IL-76 aircraft lost their lives. The Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft was on a scheduled passenger flight from Delhi to Dahran and the Kazakhastan aircraft was operating a non-scheduled flight from Chimkent, Kazakhastan to Delhi. After takeoff from Delhi, Delhi Approach had instructed the Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft to climb and maintain FL-140 (14,000 feet). The Kazakhastan aircraft had been instructed by Delhi Approach to descend and maintain FL-150 (15,000 feet). Suddenly at 1840 hours the blips of the two aircraft disappeared from the radar screen, as the two aircraft had collided. There was no casualty on the ground. The wreckage of Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft fell near village Dhani in Bhiwani District of Haryana and that of Kazakhastan IL-76 aircraft was lying near village Birohar in Rohtak District. Standing crops at the site of accident were damaged due to fire, impact and rescue operations. Ahmedabad airport resumes operations after brief shutdown following Air India flight crash July 11, 1996 Archana Airways L-410 aircraft VT-ETC was operating flight on Delhi-Shimla-Bhunter- Delhi sector on 11.07.96. The flight upto Shimla was unenventful. The aircraft took-off from Shimla with 9 persons including three flight crew members. At 0855 hrs. aircraft hit and crashed into a hill and caught fire near Kanda village. The Aircraft was totally destroyed and all the persons on board received fatal injuries and three persons on ground have also suffered injuries. May 18, 1996 Archana Airways L-410 aircraft VT-ETB was operating a scheduled flight from Delhi to Kanpur civil aerodrome on 18.05.96. The flight from Delhi to Kanpur was uneventful. The aircraft took-off from Delhi with 19 persons including three light crew. During landing, the aircraft touched down late and could not be stopped within the available runway length and went beyond the runway. The aircraft hit the boundary wall of the airport and came to halt. The aircraft sustained major damages. There was no fire and no injury to persons on board the aircraft. December 2, 1995 Indian Airlines B-737 aircraft VT-ECS was operating flight IC-492 of 2.12.95 under the command of Capt. Adil Mistry with co-pilot Sandeep Marwah and four cabin crew. The flight upto Jaipur was uneventful. Aircraft took-off from Jaipur with 98+4 passengers. Aircraft landed at Delhi at 1253 hrs. After landing the aircraft could not be stopped within the available runway length and went beyond the runway into kutcha. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There was minor fire. Six passengers received minor injuries. July 1, 1995 East West F-27 aircraft was engaged in a training flight at Baroda airport on 1.7.1995. The aircraft was under the command of an Examiner pilot with the trainee pilot on right hand seat. The first touch and go exercise was uneventful. During the second exercise, immediately on touchdown the left main landing gear failed at its shock strut outer cylinder and the inner cylinder with the main wheel assembly attached to it got liberated. The aircraft continued moving forward with the remaining portion of left shock strut contacting the runway followed by the left engine propellers and fuselage bottom and finally came to rest on the runway left side strip. There was no fire and no injury to persons on board the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. December 17, 1994 Indian Airlines A-320 aircraft VT-EPM was operating a scheduled flight from Madras to Hyderabad on 17.12.1994. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. C.J. Bhoopal with Capt. Sree Nair as First Officer. In all there were 144 persons on board the aircraft. After reaching over Hyderabad airfield, the aircraft did normal descent and was cleared for VOR DME approach for Runway 09. Aftertouchdown when the aircraft was rolling, it was hit by an unauthorised outsider on moped, who was attempting to cross the runway. The aircraft continued rolling with normal braking. The moped rider died on the spot and his body was ragmented into pieces and scattered all over the runway. Aircraft sustained slight damage. November 15, 1993 Indian Airlines Airbus A-300 aircraft VT-EDV was operating scheduled flight IC-440 (Madras- Hyderabad sector) on 15.11.1993. There were a total of 262 persons were on board the aircraft including 247+3 passengers and 12 crew members. The aircraft could not land at Hyderabad due to low visibility and carried out a missed approach. After the missed approach, the aircraft reported Flap Problem and was holding overhead at Hyderabad during which the flight crew enquired visibility at nearby Air Force airfields which was also low. The aircraft then diverted to Madras. Due to flaps problem, the crew had to maintain low speed and low altitude as a result of which it experienced fuel shortage and sought permission from Madras control for landing at Tirupati. However, the aircraft could not reach even Tirupati airport and executed forced landing in an open paddy field about 14 nautical miles from Tirupati airport. The aircraft dragged on the soft paddy field before coming to final stop. There was no fire. Passenger evacuation was carried out by means of escape slides. All the persons on board escaped unhurt except four who received minor injuries. April 26, 1993 Indian Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft VT-ECQ was operating scheduled flight IC-491 from Delhi- Jaipur-Udaipur-Aurangabad-Bombay on 26.4.1993. The flight from Delhi to Aurangabad was uneventful. The aircraft took-off from Aurangabad with 118 persons on board. Aircraft lifted up almost at the end of runway and impacted heavily with a lorry carrying pressed cotton bales running from North to South on a highway at a distance of about 410 feet from the end of runway. The aircraft left main landing gear, left engine bottom cowling and thrust reverser impacted the left side of the truck at a height of nearly seven feet from the level of the road. Thereafter the aircraft hit the high tension electric wires nearly 3 kms North-East of the runway and hit the ground. In all 55 persons received fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed due to post impact fire. January 9, 1993 On 9th January, 1993 TU-154 aircraft No. 85533 wet leased by Indian Airlines from Uzbekistan Airways was operating flight IC-840 from Hyderabad to Delhi. The aircraft was being flown by Uzbeki operating crew and there were 165 persons on board including the crew. The aircraft touched down slightly outside the right edge of the runway, collided with some fixed installations on the ground, got airborne once again and finally touched down on kutcha ground on the right side of the runway. At this stage the right wing and the tail of the aircraft broke away and it came to rest in an inverted position. During the process, the aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. Most occupants of the aircraft escaped unhurt. Six persons suffered either limb fracture or other serious injuries while 45 persons suffered injuries of a minor nature. Boeing stock tumbles over 7% in pre-market following Air India crash September 4, 1992 Indian Airlines B-737 aircraft VT-EGJ was operating scheduled flight IC-493 (Udaipur-Bombay sector) on 4.9.92. During take-off roll, the aircraft hit an Aerodrome Attendant (Chowkidar) on the runway centerline, who received fatal injuries. The aircraft continued with the take-off roll, got airborne and subsequently landed uneventfully at its destination Bombay. January 10, 1992 Air Lanka B-737 aircraft was engaged in a Scheduled International Passenger flight from Colombo to Madras on 10.1.1992. During landing on Runway 07 at Madras airport, the right landing gear attachment failed and right engine bottom contacting runway surface immediately on touchdown. The aircraft started swerving towards the right of runway center line as it moved forward on its wheels with right engine cowling and bottom rubbing the runway surface. The aircraft finally came to stop with its nose wheel and failed right main landing gear entering the grassy side strip soon after crossing the Delta taxiway. The fire emanating from the right engine was extinguished by the Safety Services and the crew and passengers evacuated the aircraft through the left side exit doors by means of the slide chutes. August 16, 1991 Indian Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft VT-EFL while operating flight IC-257 (Calcutta-Imphal) on 16.8.91 crashed about 20 nautical miles from the Imphal airport. The aircraft had earlier taken off from Calcutta at 0615 hrs UTC and it lost contact with Imphal airport at 0716 hrs UTC at approximately 5000 feet on ILS. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Shekhar Haldar with Capt. D.B. Roychoudhary as First Officer. There were a total of 68+1 persons on board the aircraft including crewmembers. All the 69 persons died in the accident. The aircraft was completely destroyed. May 7, 1990 Air India Boeing 747 aircraft VT-EBO was operating flight AI-132 (London-Delhi-Bombay). During landing at Delhi Airport, on 7.5.1990, its left outboard engine (No. 1 Engine) partially separated from its wing attachment and consequently left wing caught fire which was quickly extinguished by the Airport Safety Services. The passengers were safely evacuated through slide chutes. The left wing of the aircraft was substantially damaged. February 14, 1990 Indian Airlines Airbus A-320 aircraft VT-EPN was operating Bombay-Bangalore sector on 14.2.1990. The aircraft took off from Bombay at 11:58 hours. There were 146 persons on board which included the two cockpit crew, five cabin crew, and four infants. The flight from Bombay to Bangalore was uneventful. During the final approach to Runway 09 at Bangalore the aircraft first contacted ground within the boundary of the Karnataka Golf Association approximately 2300 ft. prior to the beginning of Runway 09. The aircraft went up into the air for a very short duration after which it again contacted the ground on all three gears and then hit an embankment at the boundary of the golf course. The aircraft finally came to rest outside the boundary wall of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed due to impact and fire. In all 92 persons on board including two pilots and two cabin crew died in the accident.
Six pilgrims injured after SUV rams into tree in Himachal's Hamirpur
HAMIRPUR: Six members of a family sustained serious injuries when their SUV rammed into a huge tree near Jolsapper village in Himachal's Hamirpur district on Thursday, police said. A two-year-old child escaped unhurt in the accident that took place when the family was on the way to the Jwala Mata temple in Kangra district. The injured, including four women, were taken to a nearby private clinic and then referred to the Hamirpur Medical College after providing first aid. One of the injured Chain Singh, a resident of Theog (Shimla), said he was going to visit the temple with his family in his new SUV when the accident took place. The SUV was damaged in the accident. Nadaun Police station in-charge Nirmal Singh said a case has been registered.
CHANDIGARH: The high-altitude Shipki La pass on the India-China border in the tribal district of Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh was thrown open on Tuesday to the public for the first time since independence in 1947. The motorable mountain pass at a height of 3,930 metres in one of the most closely-guarded border zones in the country was earlier open only for traders, although even this was stopped in 2020. Addressing a public meeting on the occasion, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, At the border, we have eased restrictions for tourists so that they can enjoy the beauty of Shipki La. Boosting tourism in the region would also strengthen the local economy. He said that the state government had requested the Ministry of Defence to grant permission for starting tourism activities in the border areas of Lepcha, Shipki La, Giu and Rani Kanda. After the approval was received, the border tourism initiative has been launched. Sukhu said that the state government would also raise the issue of starting the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra from Shipki La with the central government. He added, I will meet the Prime Minister and present this matter before him. Shipki La will be the easiest route for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. The possibility of restarting the centuries-old trade between India and Tibet through this pass would also be raised with the central government, he said. Sukhu stated that the state government has also urged the Centre to establish the Himachal Scout Battalion, which would have a special quota for the local people of the border areas of the state. The matter of setting up an airport to promote tourism in the border areas would also be pursued with the Union government, he said. Further, the state government would urge the Centre to abolish the Inner Line Check Post of the military and paramilitary forces, which currently creates obstacles for tourists, he added. Sukhu said that the Wangtu-Atargu-Mud-Bhaba road connecting Lahaul-Spiti district to Kinnaur has been approved by the National Wildlife Board, thus paving the way for its construction which would reduce the distance between Shimla and Kaza by approximately 100 km. He said that border roads were not only of strategic importance, but their purpose was to provide benefits to the people by increasing connectivity in remote regions. Sukhu said he has also recently discussed an action plan to promote tourism in the border areas with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) by using various helipads of the paramilitary force. Discussions have also been held about providing medical facilities to the public through the health institutions of the ITBP. He said that the country is proud of the valour of the Army and paramilitary forces. He also inaugurated the Border Forest Park at Shipki-La and visited Indira Gandhi Point. Sukhu became only the second Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh to set foot at Shipki La, following in the footsteps of the first Chief Minister of the state Yashwant Singh Parmar and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who had trekked to the pass in 1968, long before a road was even built here.
Sonia Gandhi visits Ganga Ram Hospital, undergoes medical check-up
New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Monday visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) and underwent a medical check-up, sources said. This health check-up comes just two days after Gandhi, 78, was taken to Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital in Shimla after she complained of high blood pressure. The veteran Congress leader was in Himachal Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Rural youth should be trained to become agripreneurs: VP Dhankhar
SHIMLA, Jun 7: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday emphasised the need to empower the rural youth to become instruments of change in Indias enormous but underutilised agricultural economy. Interacting with students, faculty and researchers during his visit to Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Solan, he also called for giving direct subsidy to farmers and claimed it will increase their annual income by Rs 30,000. Dhankhar said that instead of giving indirect subsidies on fertilisers, seeds [] The post Rural youth should be trained to become agripreneurs: VP Dhankhar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sonia Gandhi Hospitalised for High Blood Pressure
The former Congress president had arrived on a personal trip to Shimla along with her daughter Priyanka
Sonia Gandhi Undergoes Tests At Shimla Hospital After High Blood Pressure Complaint
Shimla, Jun 7: Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was on Saturday taken to Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital in Shimla after she complained of high blood pressure, a party official said. Gandhi (78), who was on a personal trip to Shimla along with her daughter Priyanka Gandhi, underwent some tests at the hospital and later left, the media advisor to Himachal Pradesh CM Naresh Chauhan said. Gandhi was taken to the hospital after she complained of high blood pressure. It [] The post Sonia Gandhi Undergoes Tests At Shimla Hospital After High Blood Pressure Complaint appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sonia Gandhi taken to Shimla hospital after high blood pressure complaint
Sonia Gandhi, a senior Congress leader, was admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital in Shimla on Saturday due to complaints of high blood pressure. The 78-year-old, who was on a personal visit with her daughter Priyanka Gandhi, underwent routine tests at the hospital. After the checkup, she returned to Priyanka's residence in Chharabra, near Shimla.
Sonia Gandhi Falls Ill In Shimla, Rushed To IGMC For Tests
Sonia Gandhi was taken toIndira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital for tests and checkup.
Besides earnings, she owns a Rs 17.01 crore apartment in one of Mumbai's most posh locations, Pali Hills, a house worth Rs 7 crore in her hometown Shimla and a luxurious house in Beverly Hills.
CM Sukhu launches Rs 100 crore development projects in Dehra, distributes land to Pong Dam oustees
SHIMLA, Jun 3: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for six development projects worth about Rs 100 crore in the Dehra assembly constituency of Himachal Pradeshs Kangra district and handed over land allotment certificates to 89 Pong Dam oustees. He laid the foundation stone of the Administrative and Diagnostic Block of the Hospital, Food Commissary and Quarantine at Durgesh Aranya- Zoological Park to be constructed at a cost of Rs 47.62 crore, according to [] The post CM Sukhu launches Rs 100 crore development projects in Dehra, distributes land to Pong Dam oustees appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Senior Cops Manipulated Central Agencies To Falsely Implicate Me In Eatery Blast Case: Shimla SP
Shimla, Jun 2: Superintendent of Police of Shimla Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi on Monday alleged that senior officials in the police headquarters manipulated central agencies to falsely implicate him in a 2023 eatery blast case by claiming that RDX samples were found from the spot. Alleging a conspiracy by the office of the director general of police (DGP), Gandhi said that efforts were made to project a simple gas leak blast at an eatery in Shimla as a terror act. Two [] The post Senior Cops Manipulated Central Agencies To Falsely Implicate Me In Eatery Blast Case: Shimla SP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Himachal Pradesh govt to develop 77 new eco-tourism sites
SHIMLA, Jun 1: The Himachal Pradesh government will develop as many as 77 eco-tourism sites in different forest circles across the state under the Eco Tourism Policy-2024 in the next five years, an official said here on Sunday. Eco-tourism means travelling to natural places without harming the environment. The new eco-tourism policy 2024 has been specially made to support this idea, keeping both tourism and nature safe. The goal is to attract tourists in a way that protects nature, creates [] The post Himachal Pradesh govt to develop 77 new eco-tourism sites appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NEW DELHI: After the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan acknowledged loss of India fighter jets by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the Congress on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Government for misleading the nation, reiterating its demand of a special Parliament session to explain damages suffered during the four-day conflict and also the role of United States (US) in brokering ceasefire. Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress' President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha also demanded a comprehensive review of India's Defence Preparedness by an independent expert committee after remarks of CDS in Singapore. In the wake of the remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in Singapore in an interview, there are some very important questions which need to be asked. These can only be asked if a Special Session of the Parliament is immediately convened. The Modi Govt has misled the nation. The fog of war is now clearing, said Kharge. He also reiterated that the Congress supports the Indian armed forces. Our IAF pilots were risking their lives fighting the enemy. We have suffered some losses, but our pilots were safe. As per CDS's interview, we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew all our jets again, targeting at long range. We salute their resolute courage and bravery, Kharge said. Latching on to the comment by the CDS, Congress leader Uttam Kumar Reddy said that the country wanted to know whether any aircraft were downed during the conflict. A government has to be transparent. Accountability is normal in a democracy. This is not about patriotism. We are more patriotic. Our first family, the Gandhi family, themselves suffered and have made huge sacrifices for the integrity of the country and these people question us. This is really shocking, bizarre, the Congress leader said. Referring to repeated claims about negotiating truce between India and Pakistan by US president Donald Trump, Kharge insisted on clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that US involvement is a direct affront to the Shimla Agreement. Operation Sindoor: India lost unspecified number of fighter jets, hints Chief of Defence Staff PM Modi is on an election blitz, taking personal credit for the valour of our Armed forces, hiding behind their bravery and dodging the contours of the agreed ceasefire, which the foreign secretary announced on 10 th (May), after Mr. Trumps tweet. Is India and Pakistan now again hyphenated? What are the conditions of the ceasefire agreement?, the Congress leader posted on X. He further demanded a comprehensive review of Indias defence preparedness by an independent expert committee on the lines of the Kargil Review Committee set up by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999. Putting emphasis on the formation of the review committee, Congress general secretary (communication) Jairam Ramesh said that the Committee was formedthree days after the Kargil War ended and it had submitted its detailed report five months later. On July 29, 1999, the Vajpayee Govt set up the Kargil Review Committee under the chairmanship of India's strategic affairs guru K Subrahmanyam - whose son is now our External Affairs Minister The report titled From Surprise to Reckoning was then laid on the Table of both Houses of Parliament on Feb 23, 2000 after the necessary redactions. Will the Modi Govt now take a similar step in light of what the Chief of Defence Staff has just revealed in Singapore?, he also wrote on X.
Op Sindoor: From Stunning Victory to Deceptive Perception War
K B Jandial Fifty-four years ago, India, under the Iron Lady Indira Gandhi, had delivered a historic and humiliating defeat to Pakistan in an unforgettable war leading to secession of East Pakistan from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It was momentous as it negated the Two Nation theory based on which Pakistan was born. The gain of the resounding victory of Indian forces and Mukti Vahni was lost on July 2, 1972, at Barnes Court (Raj Bhawan) Shimla, while signing [] The post Op Sindoor: From Stunning Victory to Deceptive Perception War appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man Held In Shimla On Charges Of Espionage, Was Providing Key Information To Enemy
Hailstorm, heavy rains lash Shimla on May 30
Heavy rains were also witnessed in Solan and Mandi
Himachal: Man held after sensitive content related to Indias security found in his phone
Shimla: An 18-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after sensitive content which could endanger the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country was allegedly found in his mobile phone, police said. The accused has been identified as Abhishek, a resident of Sukahar in Himachal Pradeshs Kangra district. Abhishek, reportedly a college dropout, has been booked Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
DC Edit | J&K Statehood Path to Peace
It is only elementary that political problems should have political solutions but Pakistan and the terror network it has nurtured and supported have vitiated the Kashmir issue despite the Shimla accord
Over 100 Ambulance Workers Go On Strike In Shimla, Demand Minimum Wage
Union leaders on Wednesday explained that the strike was prompted by the ongoing discontent regarding the lack of minimum wage payments, which they say has led to harassment of workers.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged Rajiv Gandhi sought US President Reagan's help with Pakistan negotiations, questioning why the Shimla Agreement was bypassed. He also shared a 1971 US cable suggesting Indira Gandhi halted the Bangladesh Liberation War under US pressure, prioritizing Bangladesh over reclaiming PoK. This comes amid debates on third-party involvement in India-Pakistan relations.
Engineer's Body Was Found In Lake, Now CBI Will Probe His Mystery Death
An engineer with Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation went missing from Shimla on March 10. Eight days later, Vimal Negi's body was found under mysterious circumstances in a lake in Bilaspur district on March 18.
HP: Sessions court stays order to demolish Sanjauli mosque
Shimla: A sessions court on Monday stayed the May 3 order of the Commissioners Court that directed the demolition of a mosque located in Sanjauli locality in Shimla after the waqf board had failed to provide the records regarding the ownership of the land. The court also sought a reply from the Municipal Corporation, Shimla, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SHIMLA, May 25: Taking strong exception to allegations levelled by Superintendent of Police of Shimla Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi against him and other senior officers, Director General of Police Atul Verma has recommended immediate suspension of the SP to the Himachal Pradesh government, officials said on Sunday. In a letter to the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), the DGP said that Gandhi had made unsubstantiated and inappropriate allegations against senior government functionaries and constitutional authorities, and he should be suspended, pending the [] The post Himachal Police Tussle: DGP Recommends SPs Suspension, Says He Made Unsubstantiated Allegations Against Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Himachal Pradesh HC transfers the probe into the death of HPPCL chief engineer Vimal Negi to CBI
CHANDIGARH: In a setback to the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government, the State High Court on Friday handed over the probe into the mysterious death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited chief engineer Vimal Negi to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). His body was found in Gobind Sagar Lake on March 18. A single bench of the High Court, led by Justice Ajay Goyal, on Wednesday accepted a petition by Vimal Negis wife, Kiran Negi, and ordered the transfer of the probe from the Himachal Police SIT, headed by Shimla SP Sanjeev Gandhi, to the CBI. R K Bawa, the advocate for the petitioner, said the court accepted the family's plea that the state police was not conducting a fair investigation and directed that no Himachal Pradesh officer be involved in the probe. From day 1, Kiran was not satisfied with the probe by the SIT. Accepting our plea, the court has directed that no Himachal-cadre officer will be part of the CBI investigation. The government failed to act on the report of the additional chief secretary (Home and Revenue), Onkar Chand, in which he indicted officers accused by the family of misbehaviour. The government withheld his report. The SIT was biased and only looked into the medical history of the victim, the counsel stated. Himachal Pradesh advocate general Anup Rattan, said the government is not averse to investigation by any agency. The probe being carried out by our state police officials was fair and transparent. Our goal is justice. We wont be filing an appeal against the order, he said. The SIT was constituted after the case of abetment to suicide was registered on March 22 in Shimla on Kiran Negis complaint that top HPPCL officials, including director (electrical) Desh Raj, had been harassing her husband. Sources said that the Additional Chief Secretary (Home and Revenue) Onkar Sharma, had submitted a 66-page fact-finding inquiry report to the government on April 8, 2025, as he had been entrusted the inquiry. He even declined to review this report on the request of Secretary (Power) to include the rebuttal of the three officers, who faced allegations. It is learnt that the conflicting affidavits submitted by the Director General of Police Atul Verma and Superintendent of Police Shimla, had also put a question mark on a fair inquiry by the SIT constituted in this regard.
Himachali Becomes First Blind Indian Woman To Scale Mt Everest
Shimla, May 23: Chhonzin Angmo, a tribal woman from a remote village in Himachal Pradeshs Kinnaur district, suffers from total blindness but she has never let her visual impairment stand in the way of her dreams. Angmo, who idolises Hellen Keller, believes deeply in her words of wisdom The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. On Monday, she scripted history by becoming the first visually-impaired woman from India and the fifth such person [] The post Himachali Becomes First Blind Indian Woman To Scale Mt Everest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Water rises in Himachal's Pandoh dam; flash floods block Sansari-Thirot road in Lahaul-Spiti
SHIMLA: Authorities of Pandoh dam in Mandi district on Monday cautioned the general public and tourists not to venture to the banks of River Beas as spill gates could be opened anytime. Water levels in the dam is rising due to rain in surrounding areas and melting glaciers, they said. Himachal Pradesh saw isolated weather events at different areas in the state on Monday. Thunderstorms in the morning led to falling of trees in Sundernagar area in the district, causing inconvenience to school children and office-goers. Dark clouds overcast the sky in Mandi and Shimla. Thunderstorms also lashed Kangra, Palampur, Jot, Bhuntar, Kalpa, Mandi and Sundernagar, the local Met office said. Flash floods in Udaipur sub-division of Lahaul and Spiti district have blocked the Sansari-Killar-Tindi-Thirot road. The police have urged the public to avoid travelling on the road after its clearance was obstructed by rains. Parts of Himachal Pradesh received light rain since Sunday evening. Mandi received 16.4 mm rain, followed by Jot 15.8 mm, Kukumseri 13.2 mm, Kangra 12.4 mm, Bharmour 12 mm and Pandoh 10 mm. Kangra and Jot witnessed hailstorm. Gusty winds with a speed of 37-54 kilometres per hour hit Reckong Peo, Hamirpur, Tabo, Bilapsur, Kufri and Sundernagar. The local Met office has issued an orange warning for light to moderate rains accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds with a speed of 40-50 kilometres per hour at isolated places in Una and Shimla districts on Monday. It has also issued a yellow warning for light to moderate rains accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with a speed of 30-40 kilometres per hour at isolated places in Bilapsur, Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur, Solan and Sirmaur districts. Light rain was predicted in Shimla and adjoining areas.
Shimla, May 19: Authorities of Pandoh dam in Mandi district on Monday cautioned the general public and tourists not to venture to the banks of River Beas as the spill gates could be opened anytime since the water level is rising. Thunderstorms caused damages in parts of Mandi district on Monday and dark clouds overcast the sky in Mandi and Shimla. The safety of the dam is being ascertained, officials said. Flash floods in Udaipur sub-division of Lahaul and Spiti [] The post Water rising in Mandis Pandoh dam in Himachal; flash floods block Sansari-Thirot road in Lahaul-Spiti appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Himachal Pradesh ranks second among small states on justice delivery
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has secured the second position among states with populations of less than a crore on delivering justice, according to a report by the India Justice Report 2025. The India Justice Report (IJR) is a detailed, data-based review of how well different states in India deliver justice. The report is prepared by a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Why didnt Indira take back PoK after 1971 victory?: Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that had former prime minister Indira Gandhi been alive today, he would have asked her why she did not take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the Shimla Agreement or expand the Chickens Neck corridor following Indias victory in the 1971 war. Addressing a press conference here, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Airlines asked to resume normal operations at 32 shut airports from May 15
NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday night expressed optimism that airlines would resume their normal operations to the 32 closed airports from May 15. He released a statement to this effect after holding a review meeting with top officials and representatives of all airlines in New Delhi. The Minister said, With the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) ending on 15th May, I suggested that airlines resume their normal schedules from the 15th across all 32 airports for which the NOTAM was issued. All airlines responded positively to this suggestion. A Ministry source said, At present, partial operations are taking place. The full-fledged operations will resume from May 15. This was the outcome after the meeting held on Tuesday. The NOTAM to close 32 airports in the North and Western India upto May 15 (5.29 am) was issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on May 9 as a precautionary step after the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7 . A revised NOTAM by AAI said the airports would open for commercial operations from Monday (May 12) but leading airlines like Indigo and Air India had publicly stated they would not operate flights to specific airports on Monday and Tuesday (May 13). This was on account of unconfirmed reports of drone attacks by Pakistan at a few cities. Indigo operated a flight from Delhi to Amritsar but it had to turn back due to a sudden blackout imposed in Amritsar. Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; } h2 { color: #d32f2f; /* A bold red color */ text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; } table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } th, td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left; } th { background-color: #c62828; /* A deep red */ color: white; } tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #f2f2f2; } tr:nth-child(odd) { background-color: #fafafa; } tr:hover { background-color: #f1f1f1; } .bold { font-weight: bold; } Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations Airport Location Status Ambala Haryana Closed Hindon UP Closed Naliya Gujarat Closed Sarsawa UP Closed Uttarlai Rajasthan Closed Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir Closed Awantipur Jammu & Kashmir Closed Jammu Jammu & Kashmir Closed Amritsar Punjab Closed Chandigarh Punjab Closed Ludhiana Punjab Closed Patiala Punjab Closed Bhatinda Punjab Closed Adampur Punjab Closed Halwara Punjab Closed Pathankot Punjab Closed Bhuntar Himachal Pradesh Closed Shimla Himachal Pradesh Closed Kangra-Gaggal Himachal Pradesh Closed Kishangarh Rajasthan Closed Thoise Ladakh Closed Leh Ladakh Closed Mundra Gujarat Closed Jamnagar Gujarat Closed Hirasar Gujarat Closed Porbandar Gujarat Closed Keshod Gujarat Closed Kandla Gujarat Closed Bhuj Gujarat Closed Jaisalmer Rajasthan Closed Jodhpur Rajasthan Closed Bikaner Rajasthan Closed Air India Announcement: In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. Indigo Announcement: All flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Leh, Rajkot, Srinagar, and Chandigarh are cancelled for Tuesday (May 13). Responses from other airlines are awaited.
Had Indira Gandhi been alive, would have asked why she didnt take back PoK in Shimla Pact: Himanta
Guwahati, May 13: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that had former prime minister Indira Gandhi been alive today, he would have asked her why she did not take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the Shimla Agreement or expand the Chickens Neck corridor by a 100 miles following Indias victory in the 1971 war. Addressing a press conference here, Sarma asserted that the Congress has no right to question Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the ceasefire with [] The post Had Indira Gandhi been alive, would have asked why she didnt take back PoK in Shimla Pact: Himanta appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Government should explain why U.S. mediation was allowed, says Sharad Pawar
Raising concerns over third-party interference in Kashmir matters, Former Chief Minister Mr. Pawar pointed out why the principle of the Shimla Agreement was violated during the ceasefire with Pakistan
After strike halt, political battle starts over Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor sparks political clashes between Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress. BJP hails Narendra Modi for avenging the attack. Congress accuses the government of exploiting soldiers' sacrifices. BJP plans 'Tiranga Yatra' to celebrate the operation's success. Congress questions the ceasefire announcement by Donald Trump. They also inquire about potential deviations from the Shimla Agreement.
After strike halt, political battle starts over Operation Sindoor
Operation Sindoor sparks political clashes between Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress. BJP hails Narendra Modi for avenging the attack. Congress accuses the government of exploiting soldiers' sacrifices. BJP plans 'Tiranga Yatra' to celebrate the operation's success. Congress questions the ceasefire announcement by Donald Trump. They also inquire about potential deviations from the Shimla Agreement.
Leh-Manali National Highway Open After BRO Clears Snow
Shimla, May 12: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Monday opened the Leh-Manali national highway (NH-3), reconnecting Ladakh to the rest of India via Manali, according to an official statement. This 475 km artery, crucial for the movement of armed forces and essential supplies to forward areas in Ladakh, was restored to operational status after remaining closed since late November 2024, the BRO said in the statement. BROs dedicated snow clearance teams from Project Himank in Ladakh and Project Deepak [] The post Leh-Manali National Highway Open After BRO Clears Snow appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SHIMLA, May 11: Police in Shimla have booked a man for using the image of a Pakistan flag as his display picture on WhatsApp, officials said on Sunday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Adil Magre a native of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir living near the Lakkar Bazar in Shimla since 2016 works with a private gas agency in the State capital, they said. Magre has been booked for prompting enmity on grounds of religion, language, [] The post Anantnag man booked in Shimla appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
J&K man booked for using Pak flag as WhatsApp display pic
Shimla: Police in Shimla have booked a man for using the image of a Pakistan flag as his display picture on WhatsApp, officials said on Sunday. Adil Magre a native of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir living near the Lakkar Bazar in Shimla since 2016 works with a private gas agency in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
39 students depart Srinagar to Himachal following overnight artillery shelling by Pakistan
SHIMLA, May 10 : A bus carrying 39 students from Himachal Pradesh studying in Srinagar left for Jammu on Saturday on their way home following overnight attempts by the Pakistani military to hit Indian installations in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan carried out multiple attempts to strike vital installations in Srinagar, the Union Territorys summer capital. Drone attacks on several installations, including Srinagar airport and south Kashmirs Awantipora air base, were thwarted late on Friday. India and Pakistan have since agreed [] The post 39 students depart Srinagar to Himachal following overnight artillery shelling by Pakistan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Centre extends closure of 24 airports for civilian flights till May 15
NEW DELHI: At least 24 airports in northern and western parts of the country, including Srinagar and Chandigarh, have been shut for civilian flights till May 15, sources said on Friday. Earlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Airlines on Friday said that their flights have been cancelled due to the temporary closure of airports till May 15. The sources said at least 24 airports have been closed for civilian flights till 05:29 hours of May 15. The airports include Chandigarh, Srinagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bhuntar, Kishengarh, Patiala, Shimla, Dharamsala, and Bathinda. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Leh, Bikaner, Pathankot, Jammu, Jamnagar, and Bhuj are among the other airports that have been temporarily closed for civilian flights. Following a notification from aviation authorities on continued closure of multiple airports in India, Air India flights to and from the following stations -- Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bhuj, Jamnagar and Rajkot -- are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 15 May, the airline said in a post on X. Air India also said customers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations. In a post on X, IndiGo said in accordance with the latest directives from the relevant authorities, all flights to and from 10 destinations will remain cancelled until 0529 hours on May 15 due to temporary airport closures. The airports are Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Bikaner, Rajkot, Jodhpur and Kishangarh. These precautionary measures have been instituted with your safety and security as our highest priority, the airline said. The military conflict between India and Pakistan has intensified. Under Operation Sindoor, armed forces had carried out strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack that had killed at least 26 people last month.
Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit
Amid heightened security concerns, Indias booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives. S Lalitha takes a look at the situation: What triggered disruption? It stems from the closure of operations at several civilian airports many of which double as military airfields after India conducted precision strikes in Pakistan and PoK on May 7 and 8. India suspended operations at critical airports in the North, Northwest, and Central regions of the country. Affected airports The closure impacts airports in J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR. Notable ones include: J&K & Ladakh: Leh, Thoise, Srinagar, Jammu Punjab: Amritsar, Pathankot, Ludhiana, Patiala, Bathinda, Halwara HP: Dharamshala, Shimla, Bhuntar, Gaggal Rajasthan: Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh, Bikaner Gujarat: Bhuj, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Mundra, Kandla, Keshod Others: Hindon (Delhi NCR), Gwalior (MP) and Chandigarh Airlines response Major airlines have rolled out cancellations and passengers holding valid tickets have been offered full refunds: IndiGo: Suspended 165 daily flights, including those from Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Leh, and Srinagar Air India: Cancelled flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot SpiceJet: Stopped operations in Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Dharamshala, Kandla, and Amritsar Akasa Air: Cancelled flights from Srinagar Impact on flyers Travellers are experiencing severe stress due to cancellations, particularly those with connecting flights. Social media platforms of airlines have been flooded with distress calls. Whats next? Airlines and airport authorities are monitoring developments, but flyers should be prepared for ongoing disruptions beyond May 10.
